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To better understand the effects of changing climates on bee survival, Researchers Xinyu Li, Weihua Ma, et. al. conducted a study on the effects of different temperatures and humidity levels on the survival of bees from the species Apis mellifera. Worker bees were placed in temperature- and humidity-controlled boxes. Temperatures of 35°C, 40°C, and 45°C at constant relative humidity (RH), and RH levels of 50%, 60%, and 70% at constant temperature were tested. The bee survival time for each box was calculated as the total number of hours at which all bees had died. Based on their findings, the researchers claim that at a constant temperature, increasing humidity tended to decrease the bees’ survival time.

Which choice best describes data from the graph that support the researchers’ claim?
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(Choice A) At 35°C, the survival time of A. mellifera bees at 60% RH and 70% RH was significantly lower than at 50% RH.
A
At 35°C, the survival time of A. mellifera bees at 60% RH and 70% RH was significantly lower than at 50% RH.
(Choice B) At 40°C, the differences in the survival times among the 50% RH, 60% RH, and 70% RH groups were not significant.
B
At 40°C, the differences in the survival times among the 50% RH, 60% RH, and 70% RH groups were not significant.
(Choice C) At 70% RH, the survival time of A. mellifera was significantly lower at 45°C than at 35°C and 40°C.
C
At 70% RH, the survival time of A. mellifera was significantly lower at 45°C than at 35°C and 40°C.
(Choice D) At 50% RH, the survival time of A. mellifera was significantly lower at 40°C and 45°C than at 35°C.
D
At 50% RH, the survival time of A. mellifera was significantly lower at 40°C and 45°C than at 35°C.

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(Choice A) At 35°C, the survival time of A. mellifera bees at 60% RH and 70% RH was significantly lower than at 50% RH.